Faith & Tech

Faith, Tech, and the Emotional Bank Account — Carlus Henry

🎙️ Faith & Tech with Mike Sudyk — new episodes every other Tuesday. This week Mike sits down with Carlus Henry, Grand Rapids-based technologist and speaker. Carlus has spent 25 years in software, currently as Principal Consultant at SageTech, but what really shapes how he shows up is a deep curiosity about people: how teams actually work together, how ego gets in the way of good decisions, and how the messy human parts of building things usually matter more than whatever methodology is trending. Off the clock, Carlus is a proud husband of 25 years and a dad to seven kids — four boys and three girls — plus a granddaughter now in the mix. That's a full house, a full calendar, and a grounding force that seems to inform everything he does. Talk to him for ten minutes and you'll pick up on what people keep saying about him: he's thoughtful, genuinely driven to make things better, and cares about the humans behind the code at least as much as the code itself. Connect with Carlus on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlushenry/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlushenry/]  Carlus' Interviews on JavaWorld: http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-09-2012/120926-full-java-life-interviews-carlus-henry.html [http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-09-2012/120926-full-java-life-interviews-carlus-henry.html] ClueCon Weekly with Carlus Henry [Sn. 15 Ep.9]: Continuous Deployment in Practice [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s8Tzzgd3RA&t=26s] ClueCon Weeky with Carlus Henry [Sn. 15 Ep. 20]: CI/CD Tools, Deployments, Secrets, Monitoring [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVOjIz_PiUM&t=123s]

Do You Have a Well-Trained Mind? Dan Churchwell

🎙️ Faith & Tech with Mike Sudyk — new episodes every other Tuesday. This week Mike sits down with Dan Churchwell, Director of Programs & Education at the Acton Institute, to talk about AI, ethics, and what it means to have a "well-trained mind" in an age of cognitive outsourcing. Dan Churchwell is a speaker, writer, and educator at the intersection of faith, technology, and culture. Unlike most commentators on technology and society, he has operated in the worlds he writes and speaks about: as a university lecturer and administrator, executive director of an international medical nonprofit, and work in Fortune 100 companies,  a commercial real estate firm, and nonprofit boards. He brings that cross-sector perspective to every stage and page. As Director of Programs & Education at the Acton Institute, he addresses social ethics, AI, and the future of work through conferences, podcasts, and educational programs. For nearly a decade, he has designed and executed more than 200 events, from collegiate seminars to Acton University, the Institute's flagship annual conference. Churchwell draws on classical economics, Christian theology, and media theory to examine how technology shapes communities and moral life, equipping audiences to navigate technological change with wisdom and virtue. He speaks in churches, Christian colleges, and professional settings, and his academic background spans biblical studies, philosophy of religion, ethics, and nonprofit management. Connect with Dan: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-churchwell-a0120bb/ 🔗 Acton Institute: https://www.acton.org 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/faith-tech/id1833495268 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XKzgqrkuxh8TE4Sb3zQGg All platforms: https://faithtech.transistor.fm/subscribe 💼 Connect with Mike Sudyk — CEO of EC Group International [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesudyk/] Subscribe for new episodes every other Tuesday. #FaithAndTech #ChristianBusiness #ActonInstitute #AIEthics #ChristianEntrepreneur

Rich Sheridan: How to Remove Fear from Your Organization (Leadership & Culture)

Today's guest is Rich Sheridan, an entrepreneur, author, and leadership speaker best known as the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations, a software and IT consulting company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that has become globally recognized for its joyful and human-centered workplace culture. Driven by a mission to “end human suffering as it relates to teams and technology,” Rich has spent more than two decades transforming how people think about work, leadership, and organizational culture. Rich’s belief that joy at work isn’t just possible, but essential, has taken him around the world to speak at conferences, corporate events, and leadership summits. His ideas have been featured in Inc., Forbes, New York Magazine, Bloomberg, U.S. News & World Report, NPR’s On Point and All Things Considered, and the Harvard Business Review. He is the author of two bestselling books: Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love — a deep dive into Menlo’s culture-first approach Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear — a guide for leaders committed to elevating human energy in their organizations Rich’s life's work blends storytelling, practical leadership insight, and a heartfelt commitment to elevating workplace joy and human collaboration. Thousands of leaders, teams, and enthusiasts visit Menlo annually to learn The Menlo Way® firsthand, and his keynotes inspire individuals to rethink how they lead, innovate, and build culture. Rich's Links Official website: https://richardsheridan.com/ Menlo Innovations: https://menloinnovations.com/ Rich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menloprez/

From Corporate Leader to CEO Advisor: Danielle Whah

Today on the Faith & Tech Podcast, I’m joined by Danielle Whah, Principal Chair of C12 West Michigan & Northern Indiana. If you’re a founder, executive, or leader wrestling with the intersection of faith, work, and calling, this episode will challenge and encourage you to think differently about success and what it really means to lead well. Danielle is passionate about equipping business owners & CEOs to accomplish immeasurably MORE than imagined. She is highly motivated and has a relentless passion for winning, building trust & delivering results. Serving as a C12 Chair is a calling that she sees as a natural extension of her growing commitment to driving results and promoting effective servant leadership in business.  Danielle has over 20 years of driving product & brand growth strategies at Global Consumer Product companies. Her diverse experience across sales, merchandising, product marketing & engineering provides a unique, yet comprehensive perspective and is rare to find. Her thoughtful and detailed approach to P&L ownership and problem-solving positions teams and organizations for success. Danielle’s proven capabilities & faithful stewardship unleashes the power of the C12 platform to build GREAT Businesses for a GREATER purpose in West Michigan & Northern Indiana.  Danielle holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, and a Master’s of Business from Eastern Kentucky University. She is a passionate and committed follower of Christ, wife, mother, and business owner. Danielle and her family are active members of Lakeshore Christian Church in Saint Joseph, Michigan. This community of believers is the spark that ignited the faith and relationship that Danielle has today with her Lord and Savior. Danielle currently serves as the Missions Ministry Lead.  Danielle and her husband, Ken, reside in Stevensville, Michigan where they enjoy spending time with their 6 children and grandson. In the summer, you will likely find them aboard ImmeasurablyMore watching a beautiful sunset on the waters of Lake Michigan. Danielle Whah LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellewhah/ About C12 https://www.joinc12.com/about/ C12 LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/c12westmichigan/

Faith and Tech: Entrepreneurship, AI, and Fatherhood | Mike Sudyk

Today on the podcast, EC Group’s Business Development Lead, Jeff Ekdom, steps in as host to interview Mike Sudyk. Mike is a tech leader, entrepreneur, and CEO of EC Group, a company committed to helping businesses scale by building strong, long-term software teams. Under his leadership, EC Group prioritizes being people centric, purpose driven, and to think long term as core elements of its culture. Mike is also the creator and host of the Faith & Tech podcast, where he explores the intersection of spiritual life and technological innovation, highlighting how values shape leadership and workplace culture. If you spend a moment with Mike you’ll know that even more important than that, Mike is a devoted husband and father of 7, passionately pursuing a life where his faith shapes vocation, family, and community. Whether he’s building teams, raising his family with intention, or investigating how faith intersects the future of technology, Mike’s insight is shaped by a steady conviction: his work is for the Kingdom, and his identity is rooted in being one of God’s children. Mike's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesudyk/  https://ecgroup-intl.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCUuqxkMJqkDL9wTADu9yPNg